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John Tiffany directed Once for which he was the recipient of multiple awards both in the West End and on Broadway. As Associate Director of the Royal Court, his work includes Road, The Twits, Hope and The Pass. He was the director of Let The Right One In for the National Theatre of Scotland, which transferred to the Royal Court, West End and St. Ann's Warehouse. His other work for the National Theatre of Scotland includes Macbeth (also Broadway), Enquirer, The Missing, Peter Pan, The House of Bernarda Alba, Transform Caithness: Hunter, Be Near Me, Nobody Will Ever Forgive Us, The Bacchae, Black Watch, for which he won the Olivier and Critics' Circle Best Director Awards, Elizabeth Gordon Quinn and Home: Glasgow. Other recent credits include The Glass Menagerie at A.R.T, on Broadway, EIF and in the West End, and The Ambassador at BAM. Tiffany was Associate Director of the National Theatre of Scotland from 2005 to 2012, and was a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University in the 2010-2011 academic year. For his work on Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, John received the Olivier Award for Best Director, one of a record-breaking nine Oliviers received by the production.

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[Broadway, 2018]
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[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
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[West End, 2016]
Original Story and Director
 
[US Tour, 2016]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[West End, 2013]
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[West End, 2013]
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[New York, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Australia, 2018]
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John Tiffany Awards and Nominations


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


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Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Let the Right One In


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie


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Drama League Awards - 2014 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

John Tiffany

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Macbeth


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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once


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Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

John Tiffany, Once


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Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

John Tiffany, Once


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director

John Tiffany, Once


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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Company Performance

John TiffanyBlack Watch


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Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Director

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WIPEOUT Comes to Gloucester Stage Company

Gloucester Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw and Managing Director Christopher Griffith, is thrilled to announce the next production in its 2024 season, WIPEOUT by Aurora Real de Asua. As part of its rolling world premiere through the National New Play Network, this breakout new play will run at Gloucester Stage from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 28.
ALAN CUMMING: UNCUT Comes to the State Theatre of New Jersey

State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.
Broadway Buying Guide: June 10, 2024- Get Tickets to Incoming Shows

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Video: First Look at Japanese Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Get a first look at the all-new trailer for the Japanese production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Tokyo. This production marked the first time the play was presented in Asia.
World Premiere of WILD ROSE Will Open in Edinburgh in 2025

The world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch) begins its life in Scotland where the piece is set, opening The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in 2025 as part of the company’s new season.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 28, 2024- HADESTOWN Is Back on Top

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Becomes 5th Longest Running Play in Broadway History

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD becomes the 5th longest-running play in Broadway history. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 20, 2024- Broadway Classics Top the Week

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Premieres From Ryan J. Haddad, Sarah Mantell & More Set for Playwrights Horizons 2024-25 Season

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD School Edition Now Available For Global Licensing

The school edition of the award-winning and record-breaking Broadway and West End play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is now available for worldwide licensing via Broadway Licensing Global. The school edition is specifically tailored for high school and secondary school productions and can be licensed for productions beginning as early as fall 2024.
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Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated the Hogwarts houses with four special evening performances dedicated to each house. Check out video highlights here!
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John Tiffany FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Tiffany written?

John Tiffany has written 1 shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts (Original Story and Playwright).

What awards has John Tiffany been nominated for?

John Tiffany has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Tony Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." He has also received nominations for Best Director at the Olivier Awards for both "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and "The Glass Menagerie." Additionally, Tiffany has been recognized with nominations for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Let the Right One In," Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "The Glass Menagerie" and "Macbeth," and Best Director at the Drama League Awards for his overall excellence in directing. In the realm of musical theater, he has received nominations such as Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and The Lortels for "Once," as well as a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for the same production. Tiffany's accolades also extend to the Olivier Awards, where he received nominations for Best Company Performance for "Black Watch" and Best Director for the same production.

What awards has John Tiffany won?

John Tiffany has won the following awards: Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Glass Menagerie, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards, Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Macbeth, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Once, Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Once, Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Once, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Once, Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Once, and Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Black Watch.

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